RockStrongo

I know that some Best Buys will be open at midnight with special giveaways and so on.

Will any other stores be opening at midnight?
Does WalMart (open 24hrs) usually put out their popular titles at midnight?

http://www.starwars.com/community/ne...s20040907.html

The Best Buy that will be open at that time is about an hour drive for me, but Wal-mart is about a mile away.

Yes, I am an uber-nerd.

tofu

My local Walmart doesn't put out the titles until ~ 7 AM unless you go and ask one of the stock guys to get a copy for you. And even then, you're paying the default price listed in their registers until the pricing guy comes in and changes the prices in the morning

RockStrongo

That sucks....I might just make the drive and pick it up at Best Buy at midnight or just wait until lunchtime and go during work.

Father Karras

Saw a sign on the door of a local Media Play saying that they would be open at midnight and start selling the Star Wars Trilogy at 12:01.

darkjediknight7

When Episode 2 came out, a buddy and I went to a Wal-mart. We hung out in front of the electronics department with about 20 other people. At 12:01, an employee pulled out that giant cardboard display that they put in front of the store. I wouldn't be surprised if all the 24 hr. Wal-marts did the same.
-Mike

JoshUnt

I may have to go check this out. The best buy is just down the street from me.

Stoney

Everyone I've been to does.

JustinCleveland

No, if you were an uber-nerd, you'd drive the hour

asianxcore

I am really surprised there are no Northern California Best Buy's open at midnight, seeing as how Skywalker Ranch is in Marin County (15 miles or so north of the Golden Gate Bridge).

romper

Seeing how this is the BIGGEST DVD RELEASE since the format was invented, stores, especially the big chains, would be nuts not to take advantage of all the free PR they would get in the local press.
Maybe it is still a little early, this weekend I bet they pull all the stops.

toogood

I guess they already have these out and ready to ship. I just got my shipping confirmation notice from DDD.

Superboy

when is the release date?

eatntae

Cool, I'm about 15 minutes away from one of those Best Buys. I'll try to make it out for that.

wajedi

The Best Buy I work at in Mishawaka, IN is having a midnight release sale, i dont think we have the prizes, but we are going to be open 12:05 - 1:05.

wolverine1028

I'll have to wait for an Amazon shipment to get them in my hands.

tonka65

Bestbuy "quote"
Lucky winners at each location will take home prize packages that include the Star Wars Trilogy DVD set, Battlefront, and an Xbox video game system.

Darth Vader's Imperial Grand Prize -- 1 per store
Microsoft® Xbox HD Package
2-year subscription to Xbox magazine
Darth Vader lightsaber from Master Replicas
Star Wars Trilogy DVD
Star Wars: Battlefront game for Xbox


Han Solo's Cargo First Prize -- 1 per store
Microsoft Xbox HD Package
Star Wars Trilogy DVD
Star Wars: Battlefront game for Xbox


Boba Fett's Bounty Second Prize -- 1 per store
Microsoft Xbox Standard
Star Wars Trilogy DVD
Star Wars: Battlefront game for Xbox


Best Buy Store Locations for Star Wars Midnight Opening Events:

Riverside, CA
3900 Tyler Street

Westwood, Los Angeles, CA
10861 Weyburn Ave

Sterling, VA
45575 Dulles Eastern Plaza

White March, MD
Nottingham Square

Westbury, NY
1100 Old Country Road

Richfield, MN
1000 West 78th Street

Plano, TX
2800 N Central Expressway

Chicago, IL
1000 W. North Avenue

Bloomington, IN
2721 E 3rd Street

but it is bestbuy and iam sure the manager will keep the stuff
and say they not doing the promo.

Fromundacheese

but it is bestbuy and iam sure the manager will keep the stuff
and say they not doing the promo.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Nah, its BB... you dont have to worry they watch their manangers and employees more than the customers.

Nice prizes..I will have to ask my local BB if they know anything about this.

eau

Ditto

On a positive note. I got it cheap

MrPink

No stores in Ohio. Savages.

harosa

Anyone in NY can get it now from some mom and pop stores.

cornflakeguy

Dude, where do you live in "Dallas", where a Wal-Mart is nearby, but Plano is an hour away?

Don't forget, traffic at night will be light, unless it rains.

CFG

tcoursen

Anybody know of midnight openings in Northern/Central NJ?

Any mom and pop shops in NJ that are selling it now? I have family coming over on Saturday and would love to have it for Saturday. I know this can't be posted here, but a private message would be appreciated.

nickdawgy

I'd go to the LA one but I can only imagine the crowd. I mean come on, Star Wars fans are hardcore when it comes to waiting in line. I can wait until the afternoon or so

RockStrongo

Im in Fort Worth actually, over by North Richland Hills. There is a Wal-Mart literally within a mile or 2 of my house.

It would probably only take me about 45 minutes to get to Plano actually. My fiance wants us to go at midnight and get it. She isn't a big Star Wars fan, but knows that I am.

I stood in line for star wars episode 1 tickets at 5am at Grapevine Mills mall. It was a really cool experience. I can honestly say though that I am no where near the Star Wars nerd that came out that day!

jimbo99

mine is showing SHIPPED at deep discount dvd - i got it for $31 with the 20% off code